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Legionella Awareness Training introduces learners to Legionella bacteria, how it can grow in building water systems, and conditions that may increase exposure risks. The course covers sources, transmission, hazardous environments, legal responsibilities, risk assessment, and control measures. It suits people involved in facilities, property management, maintenance, water systems, and workplace safety. Learners develop knowledge of how Legionella risks can be …
Legionella Awareness Training introduces learners to Legionella bacteria, how it can grow in building water systems, and conditions that may increase exposure risks. The course covers sources, transmission, hazardous environments, legal responsibilities, risk assessment, and control measures. It suits people involved in facilities, property management, maintenance, water systems, and workplace safety.
Learners develop knowledge of how Legionella risks can be identified, assessed, and controlled. Topics include water-system management, temperature control, cleaning, maintenance, monitoring, and responsibilities, alongside considerations for post-COVID building management.
Flexible online learning allows learners to study at a convenient pace. Structured modules progress from Legionella fundamentals and hazardous environments to risk assessment and control measures. A course certificate on completion can support learning and career development in facilities, maintenance, property management, and health and safety roles.
The course provides learners with essential knowledge for recognising and managing Legionella-related risks in relevant workplace and building environments.
Legionella awareness can be relevant to people who work with buildings, water systems, maintenance activities, or workplace health and safety responsibilities.
Understanding Legionella risks can help people recognise potential hazards before they become a larger concern, particularly in buildings with complex water systems.
Legionella awareness knowledge can complement a range of facilities, maintenance, property, and health and safety roles. Salaries vary by province, employer, experience, industry, and additional qualifications.
The training is designed as an accessible introduction to Legionella awareness and does not require advanced technical knowledge.
All of our courses, including this Legionella Awareness Training, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
The detailed curriculum outline of our Legionella Awareness Training Course is as follows:
Begin by understanding what Legionella is, where the bacteria can be found, and how exposure can occur. The module introduces Legionella-related health risks and explains why awareness matters in building and workplace environments.
Responsibility for managing water-related risks can involve different people within an organisation or property. This section introduces relevant responsibilities and the importance of maintaining appropriate safety and management practices.
Certain water systems and environmental conditions can create more favourable circumstances for Legionella growth. Learners explore potential hazardous environments and factors such as water stagnation, temperature, and system conditions.
Effective risk management starts with recognising potential sources of exposure and evaluating the conditions involved. This module introduces the principles of Legionella risk assessment and the factors that should be considered when reviewing water-system risks.
Once risks have been identified, suitable control measures can help reduce the likelihood of exposure. Topics include water-system management, temperature control, cleaning, maintenance, monitoring, and other approaches used to manage Legionella risks.
Changes in building use and periods of reduced occupancy can affect water-system management. The final section considers Legionella awareness in post-COVID environments and why appropriate water-system monitoring and management remain important.
Free online Legionella awareness and management training courses are available through select industry bodies and educational platforms. While many commercial providers charge a fee, reputable free options offer foundational knowledge on water systems, legal compliance, and risk reduction.
Legionella awareness training takes 30 to 90 minutes to complete online, or half a day (about 3 to 4 hours) if taken in a live instructor-led class. The certification is typically valid for 1 to 3 years, depending on your employer’s policies and specific industry guidelines.
To do a Legionella risk assessment, inspect your property’s water systems to identify hazards like stagnant water or temperatures between 20°C and 45°C, determine who is at risk, implement control measures like setting hot water above 60°C, and document your findings. Guidance is available from the Health and Safety Executive.
Legionella knowledge can complement roles such as Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Building Operations Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Property Manager, and Health and Safety Coordinator. Additional qualifications or experience may be required for specific positions.
No. Previous Legionella training or specialist water-system experience is not required for this awareness course. Basic English reading and writing skills can help learners understand the course materials.
| Module 01: What is Legionella | |||
| What is Legionella | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 02: Legal Responsibilities | |||
| Legal Responsibilities | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 03: Hazardous Environments | |||
| Hazardous Environments | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 04: Legionella Risk Assessment | |||
| Legionella Risk Assessment | 00:08:00 | ||
| 5 Steps of Risk Assessment | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 05: Controlling The Risks | |||
| Controlling The Risks | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 06: Legionella AwarenessIn a Post-Covid World | |||
| Legionella Awareness In a Post-Covid World | 00:11:00 | ||
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Intermediate
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